Recent advances in managing hepatitis D [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Abstract

Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection leads to the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis and requires the attention of a liver specialist. In this review, I will recapitulate recent advances in the management of HDV, present background information on HDV infection as well as current chronic hepatitis D treatment, briefly examine the HDV life cycle and discuss new management strategies.

Keywords

• Antimicrobials & Drug Resistance
• Cellular Microbiology & Pathogenesis
• Epidemiology
• Immunity to Infections
• Immunomodulation
• Immunopharmacology & Hematologic Pharmacology
• Innate Immunity
• Medical Microbiology
• Viral Hepatitis
• Viral Infections (without HIV)
• Virology